Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator (2nd shift)

Halyard Health; Carol Stream, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Educational assistance

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

HSA and 401(k)

Job summary

Owens & Minor in Carol Stream, IL is hiring a Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator for 2nd shift. You will operate forklift, pallet jack, and cherry picker, supporting inbound/outbound logistics and order fulfillment with RF and Voice Pick technologies.

The role requires 2+ years warehouse experience, safety compliance, and willingness to learn WMS systems; benefits include healthcare, education assistance, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years on forklift, pallet jack, and cherry picker.
• General knowledge of math, reading, basic accounting, typing.
• Prior experience in a warehouse/distribution center a plus.
• Warehouse/Operations certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receiving: Unloads pallets and cases from inbound trailers and/or containers manually using the pallet jack; counts, verifies, and receives product.
• LUM Picking: Selects products and quantities via Voice Pick Technology or RF scanner; places items into totes on conveyor.
• Sortation: Prepares sortation area; moves cartons to pallets and carts as directed.
• Loading: Uses RF scanner to ensure totes, pallets and carts load correctly onto trucks; uses pallet jack.
• General: Maintains safety, cleanliness, conducts inventories, and supports procedures and training.

Skills

Forklift

Pallet jack

Cherry picker

Education

Warehouse/Operations certification

Tools

RF scanner

Voice Pick Technology

WMS Technology

Job description

## Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator (2nd shift)Apply: Carol Stream, IL: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_26\\_33826Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes CareTM.**Global Reach with a Local Touch*** 140+ years serving healthcare* Over 14,000 teammates worldwide* Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries* Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland* 40+ distribution centers* Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings* 1,000 branded medical product suppliers* 4,000 healthcare partners served**Benefits*** **Comprehensive Healthcare Plan** - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.* **Educational Assistance** - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.* **Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability** - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.* **Voluntary Supplemental Programs** – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.* **Support for your Growing Family** – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.* **Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k)** - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.* **Paid Leave** - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.* **Well-Being** – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.The anticipated pay range for this role is as follows: $20.00/hr + shift differential **Shifts Available as of 10/6/2026****Monday-Friday 11:00am-7:30pm****Monday-Friday 12:00pm-8:30pm****Monday-Friday 1:30pm-10pm****Responsibilities:** **Receiving*** Unloads pallets and cases from inbound trailers and/or containers manually using the pallet jack.* Accurately counts, verifies, and receives product using radio frequency (RF) equipment and/or Voice Pick Technology; documents variances. **LUM Picking*** Selects products and quantities as directed by Voice Pick Technology and/or RF scanner and places items into totes on conveyor belt.* Removes empty cartons from pick module as needed. **Sortation*** Prepares sortation area by setting up pallets and carts for product.* Moves cartons and totes from conveyor belts and/or rollers and places on pallets and/or carts according to assigned batch. **Loading*** Uses RF scanner to ensure that totes, pallets, and carts are loaded correctly onto trucks for customer delivery.* Uses pallet jack to load pallets. **General requirements for all functions*** Follows general sequencing and process procedures.* Maintains a safe and clean work environment.* Follows safety policies and procedures and corrects or communicates hazards to management.* Places incoming merchandise into inventory.* Conducts physical inventories as required.* Counts and performs basic math calculations.* Maintains productivity and quality standards.* Performs additional duties as directed. **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE*** **2+ years on fork lift, pallet jack, and cherry picker required**General knowledge of a variety of basic topics (math, reading, basic accounting, typing, etc.)* Prior experience working in a warehouse/distribution center a plus* Warehouse/Operations certification a plus **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES*** Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form* Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment and meet performance standards/individual performance goals* Good attention to detail* Dependable and able to report to work as scheduled/have regular punctual attendance* Willingness to learn how to use new material handling equipment* Willingness to learn WMS Technology* Ability to adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures for safety rules and requirements received in training If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.